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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,018.44 and 458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,018.44 and 458.32 is: 632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,018.44 = 458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,018.44 = 458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,018.44 × 458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 466,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,771.42/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.97

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