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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,019 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,019 and 443.92 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,019 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,019 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,019 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 452,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,354.48/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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