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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.21, 1,018.88 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.21, 1,018.88 and 423.45 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.21 : 1,018.88 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.21/1,018.88 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.21x = 1,018.88 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.21x = 431,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,444.74/738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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