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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.15, 1,011.50 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.15, 1,011.50 and 453.09 is: 625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.15 : 1,011.50 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.15/1,011.50 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.15x = 1,011.50 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.15x = 458,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,303.76/733.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.11

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