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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.69, 1,018.86 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.69, 1,018.86 and 459.09 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.69 : 1,018.86 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.69/1,018.86 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.69x = 1,018.86 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.69x = 467,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,748.44/738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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