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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.31, 1,015.72 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.31, 1,015.72 and 456.45 is: 629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.31 : 1,015.72 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.31/1,015.72 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.31x = 1,015.72 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.31x = 463,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,623.11/736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.66

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