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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.02, 1,012.66 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.02, 1,012.66 and 454.16 is: 626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.02 : 1,012.66 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.02/1,012.66 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.02x = 1,012.66 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.02x = 459,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,909.67/734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.56

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