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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.62, 1,012.44 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.62, 1,012.44 and 438.90 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.62 : 1,012.44 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.62/1,012.44 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.62x = 1,012.44 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.62x = 444,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,359.92/733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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