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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.01, 1,014.37 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.01, 1,014.37 and 469.44 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.01 : 1,014.37 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.01/1,014.37 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.01x = 1,014.37 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.01x = 476,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,184.68/735.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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