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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,016.06 and 484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,016.06 and 484.34 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,016.06 = 484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,016.06 = 484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,016.06 × 484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 492,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,118.62/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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