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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,018.98 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,018.98 and 476.40 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,018.98 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,018.98 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,018.98 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 485,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,442.07/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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