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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,008.85 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,008.85 and 451.42 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,008.85 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,008.85 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,008.85 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 455,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,415.07/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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