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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,018.18 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,018.18 and 454.21 is: 626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,018.18 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,018.18 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,018.18 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 462,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,469.80/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.61

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