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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,018.17 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,018.17 and 472.08 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,018.17 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,018.17 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,018.17 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 480,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,657.69/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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