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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.48, 1,012.01 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.48, 1,012.01 and 438.54 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.48 : 1,012.01 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.48/1,012.01 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.48x = 1,012.01 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.48x = 443,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,803.34/733.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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