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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,108.01 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,108.01 and 464.28 is: 696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,108.01 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,108.01 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,108.01 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 514,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,424.56/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.59

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