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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 462 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,018.44 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,018.44 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,018.44 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 470,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,519.28/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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