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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,014.03 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,014.03 and 440.28 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,014.03 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,014.03 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,014.03 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 446,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,457.13/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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