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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,010.79 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,010.79 and 452.70 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,010.79 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,010.79 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,010.79 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 457,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,584.63/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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