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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,011.66 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,011.66 and 453.42 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,011.66 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,011.66 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,011.66 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 458,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,706.88/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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