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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,014.26 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,014.26 and 440.25 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,014.26 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,014.26 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,014.26 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 446,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,525.76/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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