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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.68, 1,008.67 and 451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.68, 1,008.67 and 451.73 is: 622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.68 : 1,008.67 = 451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.68/1,008.67 = 451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.68x = 1,008.67 × 451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.68x = 455,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,646.50/731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.74

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