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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.43, 1,015.06 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.43, 1,015.06 and 472.99 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.43 : 1,015.06 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.43/1,015.06 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.43x = 1,015.06 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.43x = 480,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,113.23/735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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