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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,019.82 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,019.82 and 459.32 is: 634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,019.82 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,019.82 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,019.82 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 468,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,423.72/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.35

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