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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,018.17 and 489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,018.17 and 489.47 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,018.17 = 489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,018.17 = 489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,018.17 × 489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 498,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,363.67/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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