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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.47, 1,013.31 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.47, 1,013.31 and 439.83 is: 606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.47 : 1,013.31 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.47/1,013.31 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.47x = 1,013.31 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.47x = 445,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,684.14/734.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.81

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