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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,019.80 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,019.80 and 459.19 is: 633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,019.80 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,019.80 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,019.80 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 468,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,287.32/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.72

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