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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,011.54 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733, 1,011.54 and 438.31 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,011.54 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,011.54 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,011.54 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 443,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,368.10/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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