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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,014.73 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,014.73 and 440.55 is: 608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,014.73 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,014.73 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,014.73 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 447,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,038.20/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.00

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