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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,015.19 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,015.19 and 474.35 is: 654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,015.19 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,015.19 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,015.19 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 481,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,558.09/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.67

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