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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,017.49 and 475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,017.49 and 475.63 is: 656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,017.49 = 475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,017.49 = 475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,017.49 × 475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 483,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,945.04/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.23

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