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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,016.10 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,016.10 and 474.39 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,016.10 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,016.10 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,016.10 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 482,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,027.68/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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