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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,019.02 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,019.02 and 458.74 is: 632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,019.02 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,019.02 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,019.02 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 467,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,465.23/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.91

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