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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,014.75 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,014.75 and 473.18 is: 653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,014.75 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,014.75 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,014.75 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 480,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,159.41/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.05

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