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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.33, 1,018.62 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.33, 1,018.62 and 476.25 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.33 : 1,018.62 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.33/1,018.62 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.33x = 1,018.62 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.33x = 485,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,117.78/738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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