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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,016.82 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,016.82 and 457.16 is: 630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,016.82 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,016.82 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,016.82 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 464,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,849.43/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.63

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