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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,108.50 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,108.50 and 464.70 is: 697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,108.50 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,108.50 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,108.50 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 515,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,119.95/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.88

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