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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,011.61 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,011.61 and 438.36 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,011.61 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,011.61 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,011.61 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 443,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,449.36/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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