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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,013.30 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,013.30 and 485.12 is: 669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,013.30 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,013.30 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,013.30 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 491,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,572.20/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.50

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