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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,017 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,017 and 442.48 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,017 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,017 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,017 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 450,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,002.16/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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