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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,106.82 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,106.82 and 430.80 is: 645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,106.82 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,106.82 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,106.82 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 476,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,813.91/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.49

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