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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,012.13 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,012.13 and 449.96 is: 620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,012.13 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,012.13 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,012.13 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 455,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,412.39/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.74

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