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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,019.46 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,019.46 and 444.20 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,019.46 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,019.46 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,019.46 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 452,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,844.13/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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