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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.32, 1,015.06 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.32, 1,015.06 and 440.53 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.32 : 1,015.06 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.32/1,015.06 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.32x = 1,015.06 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.32x = 447,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,164.38/735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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