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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,019.30 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,019.30 and 443.94 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,019.30 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,019.30 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,019.30 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 452,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,508.04/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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