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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.02, 1,011.52 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.02, 1,011.52 and 438.23 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.02 : 1,011.52 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.02/1,011.52 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.02x = 1,011.52 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.02x = 443,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,278.41/733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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