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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,018.77 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,018.77 and 423.47 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,018.77 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,018.77 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,018.77 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 431,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,419.49/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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