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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.17, 1,010.49 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.17, 1,010.49 and 437.63 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.17 : 1,010.49 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.17/1,010.49 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.17x = 1,010.49 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.17x = 442,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,220.74/732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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