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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.10, 1,014.24 and 472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.10, 1,014.24 and 472.90 is: 652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.10 : 1,014.24 = 472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.10/1,014.24 = 472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.10x = 1,014.24 × 472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.10x = 479,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,634.10/735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.47

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