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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,018.64 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,018.64 and 458.55 is: 632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,018.64 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,018.64 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,018.64 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 467,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,095.08/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.71

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