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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.33, 1,011.99 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.33, 1,011.99 and 449.67 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.33 : 1,011.99 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.33/1,011.99 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.33x = 1,011.99 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.33x = 455,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,061.54/733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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