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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.97, 1,011.63 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.97, 1,011.63 and 438.27 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.97 : 1,011.63 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.97/1,011.63 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.97x = 1,011.63 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.97x = 443,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,367.08/732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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