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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,018.50 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,018.50 and 443.64 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,018.50 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,018.50 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,018.50 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 451,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,847.34/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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