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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,017.54 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,017.54 and 442.62 is: 610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,017.54 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,017.54 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,017.54 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 450,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,383.55/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.72

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