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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.29, 1,014.84 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.29, 1,014.84 and 455.80 is: 629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.29 : 1,014.84 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.29/1,014.84 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.29x = 1,014.84 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.29x = 462,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,559.00/735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.08

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