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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,011.51 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,011.51 and 471.45 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,011.51 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,011.51 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,011.51 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 476,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,876.39/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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