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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.35, 1,108.37 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.35, 1,108.37 and 464.67 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.35 : 1,108.37 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.35/1,108.37 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.35x = 1,108.37 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.35x = 515,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,026.29/738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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