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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.46, 1,019.84 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.46, 1,019.84 and 444.68 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.46 : 1,019.84 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.46/1,019.84 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.46x = 1,019.84 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.46x = 453,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,495.13/739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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