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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,019.97 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,019.97 and 459 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,019.97 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,019.97 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,019.97 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 468,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,166.23/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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