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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,011.33 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,011.33 and 484.94 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,011.33 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,011.33 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,011.33 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 490,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,429.31/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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