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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.42, 1,015.83 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.42, 1,015.83 and 459.94 is: 634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.42 : 1,015.83 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.42/1,015.83 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.42x = 1,015.83 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.42x = 467,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,220.04/736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.45

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