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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,017.27 and 457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,017.27 and 457.51 is: 631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,017.27 = 457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,017.27 = 457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,017.27 × 457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 465,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,408.65/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.38

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