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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.15, 1,017.17 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.15, 1,017.17 and 442.38 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.15 : 1,017.17 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.15/1,017.17 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.15x = 1,017.17 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.15x = 449,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,973.45/737.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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