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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,017.21 and 442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,017.21 and 442.31 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,017.21 = 442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,017.21 = 442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,017.21 × 442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 449,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,917.07/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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