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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,107.10 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,107.10 and 413.48 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,107.10 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,107.10 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,107.10 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 457,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,763.71/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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