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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,018.48 and 472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,018.48 and 472.78 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,018.48 = 472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,018.48 = 472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,018.48 × 472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 481,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,516.97/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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