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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,017.90 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,017.90 and 472.59 is: 651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,017.90 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,017.90 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,017.90 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 481,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,049.36/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.83

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