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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,019.08 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,019.08 and 476.36 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,019.08 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,019.08 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,019.08 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 485,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,448.95/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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