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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.03, 1,014.21 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.03, 1,014.21 and 455.04 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.03 : 1,014.21 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.03/1,014.21 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.03x = 1,014.21 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.03x = 461,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,506.12/735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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