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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.15, 1,012.85 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.15, 1,012.85 and 468.60 is: 646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.15 : 1,012.85 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.15/1,012.85 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.15x = 1,012.85 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.15x = 474,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,621.43/734.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.49

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