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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,019.40 and 458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,019.40 and 458.92 is: 633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,019.40 = 458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,019.40 = 458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,019.40 × 458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 467,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,823.05/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.67

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