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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.41, 1,017.91 and 472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.41, 1,017.91 and 472.82 is: 651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.41 : 1,017.91 = 472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.41/1,017.91 = 472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.41x = 1,017.91 × 472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.41x = 481,288.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,288.21/738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.79

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