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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,017.53 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,017.53 and 438.80 is: 605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,017.53 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,017.53 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,017.53 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 446,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,492.51/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.28

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