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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,016.76 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,016.76 and 456.72 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,016.76 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,016.76 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,016.76 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 464,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,374.63/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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