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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.33, 1,013.28 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.33, 1,013.28 and 439.54 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.33 : 1,013.28 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.33/1,013.28 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.33x = 1,013.28 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.33x = 445,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,377.09/734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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