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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,013.67 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,013.67 and 469.26 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,013.67 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,013.67 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,013.67 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 475,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,674.78/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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