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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,018.41 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,018.41 and 443.24 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,018.41 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,018.41 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,018.41 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 451,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,400.05/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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