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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,013.88 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,013.88 and 454.86 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,013.88 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,013.88 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,013.88 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 461,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,173.46/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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