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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.03, 1,099.80 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.03, 1,099.80 and 458.80 is: 688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.03 : 1,099.80 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.03/1,099.80 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.03x = 1,099.80 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.03x = 504,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,588.24/733.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.36

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