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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.29, 1,017.20 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.29, 1,017.20 and 442.50 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.29 : 1,017.20 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.29/1,017.20 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.29x = 1,017.20 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.29x = 450,111
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,111/737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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