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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,015.97 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,015.97 and 456.64 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,015.97 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,015.97 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,015.97 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 463,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,932.54/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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