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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.23, 1,014.51 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.23, 1,014.51 and 420.46 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.23 : 1,014.51 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.23/1,014.51 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.23x = 1,014.51 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.23x = 426,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,559.92/735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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