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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.33, 1,017.42 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.33, 1,017.42 and 442.54 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.33 : 1,017.42 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.33/1,017.42 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.33x = 1,017.42 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.33x = 450,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,249.05/737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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