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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,018.76 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,018.76 and 458.66 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,018.76 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,018.76 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,018.76 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 467,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,264.46/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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