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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,019.02 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,019.02 and 476.56 is: 657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,019.02 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,019.02 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,019.02 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 485,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,624.17/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.31

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