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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.39, 1,014.90 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.39, 1,014.90 and 473.61 is: 653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.39 : 1,014.90 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.39/1,014.90 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.39x = 1,014.90 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.39x = 480,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,666.79/735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.62

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