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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,011.32 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,011.32 and 453.08 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,011.32 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,011.32 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,011.32 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 458,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,205.14/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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