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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,016.09 and 456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,016.09 and 456.49 is: 630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,016.09 = 456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,016.09 = 456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,016.09 × 456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 463,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,829.84/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.25

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