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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,013.70 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,013.70 and 472.72 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,013.70 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,013.70 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,013.70 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 479,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,196.26/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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