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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,010.84 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,010.84 and 449.01 is: 619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,010.84 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,010.84 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,010.84 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 453,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,875.02/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.60

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