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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.01, 1,011.48 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.01, 1,011.48 and 453.20 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.01 : 1,011.48 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.01/1,011.48 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.01x = 1,011.48 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.01x = 458,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,402.74/733.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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