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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,011.96 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,011.96 and 438.57 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,011.96 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,011.96 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,011.96 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 443,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,815.30/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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