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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,014.71 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,014.71 and 473.64 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,014.71 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,014.71 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,014.71 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 480,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,604.88/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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