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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,020.12 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,020.12 and 444.46 is: 613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,020.12 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,020.12 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,020.12 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 453,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,402.54/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.70

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