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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,018.62 and 443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,018.62 and 443.45 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,018.62 = 443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,018.62 = 443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,018.62 × 443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 451,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,701.95/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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