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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,012.89 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,012.89 and 454.15 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,012.89 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,012.89 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,012.89 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 460,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,003.99/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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