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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.00, 1,009.14 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.00, 1,009.14 and 451.39 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.00 : 1,009.14 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.00/1,009.14 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.00x = 1,009.14 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.00x = 455,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,513.18/731.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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