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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,033.04 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,033.04 and 438 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,033.04 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,033.04 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,033.04 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 452,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,471.52/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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