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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.02, 1,008.38 and 451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.02, 1,008.38 and 451.38 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.02 : 1,008.38 = 451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.02/1,008.38 = 451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.02x = 1,008.38 × 451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.02x = 455,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,162.56/731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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