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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.85, 1,017.11 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.85, 1,017.11 and 457.30 is: 631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.85 : 1,017.11 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.85/1,017.11 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.85x = 1,017.11 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.85x = 465,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,124.40/736.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.23

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