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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,018.80 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,018.80 and 443.61 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,018.80 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,018.80 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,018.80 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 451,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,949.87/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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