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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,014.88 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,014.88 and 473.52 is: 653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,014.88 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,014.88 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,014.88 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 480,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,565.98/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.51

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