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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.18, 1,007.98 and 451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.18, 1,007.98 and 451.23 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.18 : 1,007.98 = 451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.18/1,007.98 = 451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.18x = 1,007.98 × 451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.18x = 454,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,830.82/731.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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