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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,019.10 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,019.10 and 443.74 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,019.10 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,019.10 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,019.10 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 452,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,215.43/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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