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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,010.27 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,010.27 and 437.48 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,010.27 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,010.27 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,010.27 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 441,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,972.92/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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