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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.34, 1,010.37 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.34, 1,010.37 and 448.66 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.34 : 1,010.37 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.34/1,010.37 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.34x = 1,010.37 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.34x = 453,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,312.60/732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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