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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,018.83 and 443.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,018.83 and 443.83 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,018.83 = 443.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,018.83 = 443.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,018.83 × 443.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 452,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,187.32/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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