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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.48, 1,012.52 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.48, 1,012.52 and 484.92 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.48 : 1,012.52 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.48/1,012.52 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.48x = 1,012.52 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.48x = 490,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,991.20/733.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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