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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.65, 1,013.64 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.65, 1,013.64 and 440.02 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.65 : 1,013.64 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.65/1,013.64 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.65x = 1,013.64 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.65x = 446,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,021.87/734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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