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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.24, 1,011.81 and 471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.24, 1,011.81 and 471.25 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.24 : 1,011.81 = 471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.24/1,011.81 = 471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.24x = 1,011.81 × 471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.24x = 476,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,815.46/733.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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