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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.31, 1,014.76 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.31, 1,014.76 and 420.63 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.31 : 1,014.76 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.31/1,014.76 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.31x = 1,014.76 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.31x = 426,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,838.50/735.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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