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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,018.47 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,018.47 and 443.54 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,018.47 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,018.47 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,018.47 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 451,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,727.09/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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