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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.37, 1,010.44 and 452.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.37, 1,010.44 and 452.65 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.37 : 1,010.44 = 452.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.37/1,010.44 = 452.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.37x = 1,010.44 × 452.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.37x = 457,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,375.67/732.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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