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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,018.07 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,018.07 and 457.97 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,018.07 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,018.07 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,018.07 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 466,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,245.58/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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