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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,018.32 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,018.32 and 458.24 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,018.32 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,018.32 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,018.32 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 466,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,634.96/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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