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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.59, 1,011.99 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.59, 1,011.99 and 484.56 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.59 : 1,011.99 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.59/1,011.99 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.59x = 1,011.99 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.59x = 490,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,369.87/733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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