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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,013.34 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,013.34 and 454.62 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,013.34 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,013.34 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,013.34 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 460,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,684.63/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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