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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.64, 1,011.60 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.64, 1,011.60 and 453.28 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.64 : 1,011.60 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.64/1,011.60 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.64x = 1,011.60 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.64x = 458,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,538.05/732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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