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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,010.27 and 452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,010.27 and 452.45 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,010.27 = 452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,010.27 = 452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,010.27 × 452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 457,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,100.32/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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