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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,018.46 and 458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,018.46 and 458.68 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,018.46 = 458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,018.46 = 458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,018.46 × 458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 467,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,147.23/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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