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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,107.39 and 430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,107.39 and 430.27 is: 645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,107.39 = 430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,107.39 = 430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,107.39 × 430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 476,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,476.70/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.49

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