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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,016.60 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,016.60 and 474.50 is: 654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,016.60 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,016.60 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,016.60 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 482,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,376.70/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.69

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