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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.65, 1,014.25 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.65, 1,014.25 and 440.01 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.65 : 1,014.25 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.65/1,014.25 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.65x = 1,014.25 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.65x = 446,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,280.14/734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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