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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,012.28 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,012.28 and 453.80 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,012.28 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,012.28 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,012.28 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 459,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,372.66/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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