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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,017.12 and 457.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,017.12 and 457.64 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,017.12 = 457.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,017.12 = 457.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,017.12 × 457.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 465,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,474.80/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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