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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,011.42 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,011.42 and 484.62 is: 668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,011.42 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,011.42 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,011.42 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 490,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,154.36/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.34

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