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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.75 and 473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.75 and 473.48 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,014.75 = 473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,014.75 = 473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,014.75 × 473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 480,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,458.76/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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