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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.61, 1,012.01 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.61, 1,012.01 and 438.63 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.61 : 1,012.01 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.61/1,012.01 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.61x = 1,012.01 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.61x = 443,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,895.75/733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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