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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,018.88 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,018.88 and 443.58 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,018.88 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,018.88 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,018.88 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 451,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,952.57/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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