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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,106.46 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,106.46 and 478.44 is: 716.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,106.46 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,106.46 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,106.46 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 529,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,374.72/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.87

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