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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,018.83 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,018.83 and 458.78 is: 632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,018.83 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,018.83 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,018.83 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 467,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,418.83/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.75

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