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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.39, 1,019.83 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.39, 1,019.83 and 459.33 is: 633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.39 : 1,019.83 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.39/1,019.83 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.39x = 1,019.83 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.39x = 468,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,438.51/739.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.55

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