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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.73, 1,014.02 and 440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.73, 1,014.02 and 440.29 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.73 : 1,014.02 = 440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.73/1,014.02 = 440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.73x = 1,014.02 × 440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.73x = 446,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,462.87/734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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