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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,019.31 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,019.31 and 477.34 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,019.31 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,019.31 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,019.31 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 486,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,557.44/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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