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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.33, 1,019.13 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.33, 1,019.13 and 476.34 is: 657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.33 : 1,019.13 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.33/1,019.13 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.33x = 1,019.13 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.33x = 485,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,452.38/738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.50

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