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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,014.30 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,014.30 and 440.51 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,014.30 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,014.30 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,014.30 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 446,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,804.22/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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