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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,105.88 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,105.88 and 430.17 is: 644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,105.88 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,105.88 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,105.88 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 475,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,713.63/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.55

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