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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,018.95 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,018.95 and 443.85 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,018.95 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,018.95 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,018.95 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 452,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,260.96/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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