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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,014.41 and 485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,014.41 and 485.93 is: 670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,014.41 = 485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,014.41 = 485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,014.41 × 485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 492,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,924.75/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.60

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