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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,014.56 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,014.56 and 455.51 is: 628.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,014.56 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,014.56 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,014.56 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 462,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,144.19/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.54

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