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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,011.66 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,011.66 and 438.44 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,011.66 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,011.66 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,011.66 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 443,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,552.21/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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