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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.35, 1,014.93 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.35, 1,014.93 and 473.31 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.35 : 1,014.93 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.35/1,014.93 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.35x = 1,014.93 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.35x = 480,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,376.52/735.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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