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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.46, 1,019.04 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.46, 1,019.04 and 443.62 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.46 : 1,019.04 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.46/1,019.04 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.46x = 1,019.04 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.46x = 452,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,066.52/738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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