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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.06, 1,011.33 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.06, 1,011.33 and 438.34 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.06 : 1,011.33 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.06/1,011.33 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.06x = 1,011.33 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.06x = 443,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,306.39/733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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