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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,015.02 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,015.02 and 455.63 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,015.02 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,015.02 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,015.02 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 462,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,468.49/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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