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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,010.81 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,010.81 and 437.74 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,010.81 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,010.81 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,010.81 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 442,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,471.97/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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