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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.93, 1,017.79 and 458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.93, 1,017.79 and 458.33 is: 632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.93 : 1,017.79 = 458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.93/1,017.79 = 458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.93x = 1,017.79 × 458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.93x = 466,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,477.46/737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.14

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