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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,011.30 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,011.30 and 438.14 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,011.30 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,011.30 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,011.30 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 443,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,090.98/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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