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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.53, 1,119.42 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.53, 1,119.42 and 438.48 is: 657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.53 : 1,119.42 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.53/1,119.42 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.53x = 1,119.42 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.53x = 490,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,843.28/746.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.50

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