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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.02, 1,014.28 and 440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.02, 1,014.28 and 440.23 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.02 : 1,014.28 = 440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.02/1,014.28 = 440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.02x = 1,014.28 × 440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.02x = 446,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,516.48/735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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