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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,018.77 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,018.77 and 458.64 is: 632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,018.77 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,018.77 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,018.77 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 467,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,246.38/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.70

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