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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,017.44 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,017.44 and 472.04 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,017.44 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,017.44 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,017.44 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 480,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,270.02/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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