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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.54, 1,016.58 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.54, 1,016.58 and 457.04 is: 630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.54 : 1,016.58 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.54/1,016.58 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.54x = 1,016.58 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.54x = 464,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,617.72/736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.81

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