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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.31, 1,014.60 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.31, 1,014.60 and 440.47 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.31 : 1,014.60 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.31/1,014.60 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.31x = 1,014.60 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.31x = 446,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,900.86/735.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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