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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,014.33 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,014.33 and 469.72 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,014.33 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,014.33 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,014.33 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 476,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,444.84/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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