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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.78 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.78 and 459.48 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,014.78 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,014.78 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,014.78 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 466,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,271.11/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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