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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,018.47 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,018.47 and 406.45 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,018.47 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,018.47 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,018.47 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 413,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,957.13/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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