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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.31, 1,013.34 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.31, 1,013.34 and 439.58 is: 606.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.31 : 1,013.34 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.31/1,013.34 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.31x = 1,013.34 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.31x = 445,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,438.93/734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.61

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