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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,011.99 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,011.99 and 453.99 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,011.99 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,011.99 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,011.99 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 459,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,433.34/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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