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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,015.40 and 470.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,015.40 and 470.99 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,015.40 = 470.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,015.40 = 470.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,015.40 × 470.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 478,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,242.07/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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