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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,017.30 and 488.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,017.30 and 488.03 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,017.30 = 488.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,017.30 = 488.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,017.30 × 488.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 496,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,469.66/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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