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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,013.24 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,013.24 and 469.16 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,013.24 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,013.24 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,013.24 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 475,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,371.68/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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