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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,014.74 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,014.74 and 436.71 is: 602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,014.74 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,014.74 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,014.74 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 443,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,143.12/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.67

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