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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,016.99 and 471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,016.99 and 471.51 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,016.99 = 471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,016.99 = 471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,016.99 × 471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 479,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,520.37/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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