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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.29, 1,013.46 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.29, 1,013.46 and 454.80 is: 627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.29 : 1,013.46 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.29/1,013.46 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.29x = 1,013.46 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.29x = 460,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,916.54/734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.70

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