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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,016.79 and 488.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,016.79 and 488.47 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,016.79 = 488.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,016.79 = 488.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,016.79 × 488.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 496,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,671.41/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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