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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,107.35 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,107.35 and 430.41 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,107.35 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,107.35 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,107.35 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 476,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,612.36/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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