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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,014.39 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,014.39 and 440.27 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,014.39 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,014.39 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,014.39 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 446,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600.41/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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