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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.31, 1,017.10 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.31, 1,017.10 and 457.45 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.31 : 1,017.10 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.31/1,017.10 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.31x = 1,017.10 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.31x = 465,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,270.11/737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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