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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.66, 1,014.27 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.66, 1,014.27 and 486.20 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.66 : 1,014.27 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.66/1,014.27 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.66x = 1,014.27 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.66x = 493,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,133.00/734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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