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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,017.16 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,017.16 and 438.42 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,017.16 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,017.16 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,017.16 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 445,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,943.29/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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