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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,018.46 and 423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,018.46 and 423.29 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,018.46 = 423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,018.46 = 423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,018.46 × 423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 431,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,096.72/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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