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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.42, 1,009.02 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.42, 1,009.02 and 451.56 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.42 : 1,009.02 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.42/1,009.02 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.42x = 1,009.02 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.42x = 455,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,633.07/731.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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