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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,107.37 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,107.37 and 463.56 is: 695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,107.37 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,107.37 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,107.37 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 513,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,331.28/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.28

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