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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,018.62 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,018.62 and 458.31 is: 632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,018.62 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,018.62 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,018.62 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 466,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,843.73/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.48

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