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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,014 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,014 and 473.28 is: 652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,014 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,014 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,014 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 479,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,905.92/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.40

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