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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.51, 1,019.31 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.51, 1,019.31 and 444 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.51 : 1,019.31 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.51/1,019.31 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.51x = 1,019.31 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.51x = 452,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,573.64/738.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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