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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,010.46 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,010.46 and 417.50 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,010.46 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,010.46 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,010.46 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 421,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,867.05/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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