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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,019.39 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,019.39 and 443.66 is: 612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,019.39 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,019.39 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,019.39 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 452,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,255.25/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.44

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