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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.45, 1,010.88 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.45, 1,010.88 and 437.70 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.45 : 1,010.88 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.45/1,010.88 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.45x = 1,010.88 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.45x = 442,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,462.18/732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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