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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.22, 1,014.60 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.22, 1,014.60 and 455.37 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.22 : 1,014.60 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.22/1,014.60 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.22x = 1,014.60 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.22x = 462,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,018.40/735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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