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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.35, 1,018.33 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.35, 1,018.33 and 443.56 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.35 : 1,018.33 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.35/1,018.33 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.35x = 1,018.33 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.35x = 451,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,690.45/738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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