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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,104.30 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,104.30 and 430.02 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,104.30 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,104.30 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,104.30 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 474,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,871.09/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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