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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,019.60 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,019.60 and 444.28 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,019.60 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,019.60 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,019.60 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 452,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,987.89/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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