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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,018.15 and 476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,018.15 and 476.14 is: 656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,018.15 = 476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,018.15 = 476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,018.15 × 476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 484,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,781.94/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.85

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