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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,015.22 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,015.22 and 474.02 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,015.22 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,015.22 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,015.22 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 481,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,230.69/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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