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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,011.42 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,011.42 and 471.42 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,011.42 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,011.42 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,011.42 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 476,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,803.62/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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