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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.17, 1,014.43 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.17, 1,014.43 and 440.38 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.17 : 1,014.43 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.17/1,014.43 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.17x = 1,014.43 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.17x = 446,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,734.68/735.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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