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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.25, 1,012.23 and 453.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.25, 1,012.23 and 453.65 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.25 : 1,012.23 = 453.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.25/1,012.23 = 453.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.25x = 1,012.23 × 453.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.25x = 459,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,193.08/733.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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