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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.66, 1,009.41 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.66, 1,009.41 and 451.41 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.66 : 1,009.41 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.66/1,009.41 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.66x = 1,009.41 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.66x = 455,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,652.29/731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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