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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.79, 1,018.47 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.79, 1,018.47 and 457.95 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.79 : 1,018.47 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.79/1,018.47 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.79x = 1,018.47 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.79x = 466,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,408.34/737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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