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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,018.73 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,018.73 and 443.51 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,018.73 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,018.73 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,018.73 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 451,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,814.28/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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