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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,018.98 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,018.98 and 443.70 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,018.98 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,018.98 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,018.98 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 452,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,121.43/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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