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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,107.44 and 413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,107.44 and 413.59 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,107.44 = 413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,107.44 = 413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,107.44 × 413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 458,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,018.50/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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