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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,018.40 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,018.40 and 443.46 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,018.40 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,018.40 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,018.40 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 451,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,619.66/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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