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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.12, 1,012.88 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.12, 1,012.88 and 439.46 is: 606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.12 : 1,012.88 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.12/1,012.88 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.12x = 1,012.88 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.12x = 445,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,120.24/734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.33

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