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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,018.02 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,018.02 and 457.92 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,018.02 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,018.02 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,018.02 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 466,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,171.72/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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