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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.16, 1,014.88 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.16, 1,014.88 and 473.22 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.16 : 1,014.88 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.16/1,014.88 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.16x = 1,014.88 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.16x = 480,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,261.51/735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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