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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,011.51 and 453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,011.51 and 453.13 is: 625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,011.51 = 453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,011.51 = 453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,011.51 × 453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 458,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,343.00/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.52

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