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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,018.53 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,018.53 and 443.33 is: 611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,018.53 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,018.53 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,018.53 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 451,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,537.60/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.81

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