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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,106.28 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,106.28 and 478.08 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,106.28 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,106.28 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,106.28 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 528,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,890.34/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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