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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,014.30 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,014.30 and 440.19 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,014.30 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,014.30 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,014.30 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 446,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,484.72/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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