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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,011.62 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,011.62 and 438.44 is: 604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,011.62 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,011.62 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,011.62 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 443,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,534.67/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.96

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