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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,014.54 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,014.54 and 472.61 is: 652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,014.54 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,014.54 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,014.54 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 479,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,484.29/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.31

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