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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.23, 1,011.74 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.23, 1,011.74 and 438.45 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.23 : 1,011.74 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.23/1,011.74 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.23x = 1,011.74 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.23x = 443,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,595.21/733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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