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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,014.53 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,014.53 and 440.51 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,014.53 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,014.53 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,014.53 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 446,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,903.34/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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