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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.25, 1,016.03 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.25, 1,016.03 and 474.35 is: 654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.25 : 1,016.03 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.25/1,016.03 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.25x = 1,016.03 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.25x = 481,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,951.46/736.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.60

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