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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.71, 1,017.01 and 467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.71, 1,017.01 and 467.67 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.71 : 1,017.01 = 467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.71/1,017.01 = 467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.71x = 1,017.01 × 467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.71x = 475,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,619.98/736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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