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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.06, 1,014.44 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.06, 1,014.44 and 436.40 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.06 : 1,014.44 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.06/1,014.44 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.06x = 1,014.44 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.06x = 442,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,701.62/735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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