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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,019.58 and 476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,019.58 and 476.98 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,019.58 = 476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,019.58 = 476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,019.58 × 476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 486,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,319.27/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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