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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,018.41 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,018.41 and 427.46 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,018.41 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,018.41 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,018.41 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 435,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,329.54/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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