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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.42, 1,019.07 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.42, 1,019.07 and 476.22 is: 657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.42 : 1,019.07 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.42/1,019.07 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.42x = 1,019.07 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.42x = 485,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,301.52/738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.22

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