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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,010.37 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,010.37 and 467.17 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,010.37 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,010.37 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,010.37 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 472,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,013.78/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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