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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.95, 1,011.48 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.95, 1,011.48 and 453.17 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.95 : 1,011.48 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.95/1,011.48 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.95x = 1,011.48 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.95x = 458,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,367.33/732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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