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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.01, 1,018.07 and 488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.01, 1,018.07 and 488.99 is: 674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.01 : 1,018.07 = 488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.01/1,018.07 = 488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.01x = 1,018.07 × 488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.01x = 497,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,822.26/738.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.55

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