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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,105.25 and 463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,105.25 and 463.31 is: 693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,105.25 = 463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,105.25 = 463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,105.25 × 463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 512,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,065.53/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.81

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