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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,011.67 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,011.67 and 471.55 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,011.67 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,011.67 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,011.67 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 477,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,052.99/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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