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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,015.74 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,015.74 and 474.42 is: 654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,015.74 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,015.74 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,015.74 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 481,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,887.37/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.40

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