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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.01, 1,017.84 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.01, 1,017.84 and 458.02 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.01 : 1,017.84 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.01/1,017.84 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.01x = 1,017.84 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.01x = 466,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,191.08/738.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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