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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,018.96 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,018.96 and 458.46 is: 632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,018.96 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,018.96 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,018.96 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 467,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,152.40/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.68

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