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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,017.98 and 454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,017.98 and 454.18 is: 626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,017.98 = 454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,017.98 = 454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,017.98 × 454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 462,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,346.16/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.60

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