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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,010.12 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,010.12 and 452.48 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,010.12 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,010.12 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,010.12 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 457,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,051.78/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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