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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,013.99 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,013.99 and 469.40 is: 647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,013.99 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,013.99 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,013.99 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 475,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,959.49/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.62

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