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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,019.02 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,019.02 and 476.52 is: 657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,019.02 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,019.02 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,019.02 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 485,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,583.41/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.65

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