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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,017.47 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,017.47 and 457.49 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,017.47 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,017.47 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,017.47 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 465,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,474.98/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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