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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.83, 1,014.06 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.83, 1,014.06 and 451.17 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.83 : 1,014.06 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.83/1,014.06 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.83x = 1,014.06 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.83x = 457,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,513.45/734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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