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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.79, 1,014.04 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.79, 1,014.04 and 455.17 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.79 : 1,014.04 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.79/1,014.04 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.79x = 1,014.04 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.79x = 461,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,561.80/734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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