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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.42, 1,014.58 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.42, 1,014.58 and 473.58 is: 653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.42 : 1,014.58 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.42/1,014.58 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.42x = 1,014.58 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.42x = 480,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,488.52/735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.36

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