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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,008.99 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,008.99 and 451.22 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,008.99 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,008.99 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,008.99 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 455,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,271.42/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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