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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.31, 1,010.24 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.31, 1,010.24 and 437.47 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.31 : 1,010.24 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.31/1,010.24 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.31x = 1,010.24 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.31x = 441,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,949.69/732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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