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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.28, 1,010.54 and 452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.28, 1,010.54 and 452.45 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.28 : 1,010.54 = 452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.28/1,010.54 = 452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.28x = 1,010.54 × 452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.28x = 457,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,213.77/732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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