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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.33, 1,012.91 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.33, 1,012.91 and 450.62 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.33 : 1,012.91 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.33/1,012.91 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.33x = 1,012.91 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.33x = 456,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,430.19/734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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