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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.60, 1,013.22 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.60, 1,013.22 and 454.52 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.60 : 1,013.22 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.60/1,013.22 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.60x = 1,013.22 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.60x = 460,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,528.75/734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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