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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.50, 1,017.61 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.50, 1,017.61 and 457.80 is: 631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.50 : 1,017.61 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.50/1,017.61 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.50x = 1,017.61 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.50x = 465,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,860.71/737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.68

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