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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.61, 1,011.36 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.61, 1,011.36 and 453.07 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.61 : 1,011.36 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.61/1,011.36 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.61x = 1,011.36 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.61x = 458,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,216.88/732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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