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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,017.08 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,017.08 and 457.68 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,017.08 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,017.08 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,017.08 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 465,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,497.17/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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