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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,017.09 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,017.09 and 485.10 is: 669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,017.09 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,017.09 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,017.09 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 493,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,390.36/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.23

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