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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,016.10 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,016.10 and 456.72 is: 630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,016.10 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,016.10 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,016.10 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 464,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,073.19/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.16

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