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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.58, 1,017.54 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.58, 1,017.54 and 457.74 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.58 : 1,017.54 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.58/1,017.54 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.58x = 1,017.54 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.58x = 465,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,768.76/737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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