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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.27, 1,013.47 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.27, 1,013.47 and 454.34 is: 627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.27 : 1,013.47 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.27/1,013.47 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.27x = 1,013.47 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.27x = 460,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,454.89/734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.09

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