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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,017.68 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,017.68 and 457.79 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,017.68 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,017.68 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,017.68 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 465,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,876.35/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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