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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,018.34 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,018.34 and 472.80 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,018.34 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,018.34 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,018.34 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 481,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,471.15/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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