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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.46, 1,012.41 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.46, 1,012.41 and 485 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.46 : 1,012.41 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.46/1,012.41 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.46x = 1,012.41 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.46x = 491,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,018.85/733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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