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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,018.14 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,018.14 and 476.28 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,018.14 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,018.14 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,018.14 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 484,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,919.72/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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