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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.40, 1,012.08 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.40, 1,012.08 and 438.68 is: 605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.40 : 1,012.08 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.40/1,012.08 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.40x = 1,012.08 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.40x = 443,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,979.25/733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.37

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