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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,018.61 and 443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,018.61 and 443.35 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,018.61 = 443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,018.61 = 443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,018.61 × 443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 451,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,600.74/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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