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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,019.49 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,019.49 and 439.97 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,019.49 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,019.49 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,019.49 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 448,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,547.56/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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