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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,018.96 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,018.96 and 444.08 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,018.96 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,018.96 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,018.96 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 452,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,499.76/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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