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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,014.36 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,014.36 and 455.42 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,014.36 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,014.36 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,014.36 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 461,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,959.83/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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