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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.33, 1,014.66 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.33, 1,014.66 and 440.54 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.33 : 1,014.66 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.33/1,014.66 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.33x = 1,014.66 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.33x = 446,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,998.32/735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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