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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,106.69 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,106.69 and 430.70 is: 645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,106.69 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,106.69 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,106.69 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 476,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,643.70/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.24

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