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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,010.12 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,010.12 and 448.40 is: 618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,010.12 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,010.12 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,010.12 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 452,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,937.81/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.70

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