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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,107.49 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,107.49 and 464.91 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,107.49 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,107.49 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,107.49 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 514,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,878.73/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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