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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.38, 1,012.62 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.38, 1,012.62 and 453.99 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.38 : 1,012.62 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.38/1,012.62 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.38x = 1,012.62 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.38x = 459,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,719.35/733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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