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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.11, 1,012.05 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.11, 1,012.05 and 453.57 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.11 : 1,012.05 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.11/1,012.05 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.11x = 1,012.05 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.11x = 459,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,035.52/733.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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