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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,012.91 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,012.91 and 450.51 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,012.91 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,012.91 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,012.91 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 456,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,323.83/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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