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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.19, 1,015.41 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.19, 1,015.41 and 456.58 is: 629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.19 : 1,015.41 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.19/1,015.41 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.19x = 1,015.41 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.19x = 463,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,613.61/736.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.75

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