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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,107.96 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,107.96 and 464.86 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,107.96 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,107.96 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,107.96 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 515,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,046.29/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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