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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.35, 1,019.01 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.35, 1,019.01 and 477.12 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.35 : 1,019.01 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.35/1,019.01 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.35x = 1,019.01 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.35x = 486,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,190.05/738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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