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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.57, 1,011.09 and 471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.57, 1,011.09 and 471.13 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.57 : 1,011.09 = 471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.57/1,011.09 = 471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.57x = 1,011.09 × 471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.57x = 476,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,354.83/733.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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