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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.38, 1,014.72 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.38, 1,014.72 and 440.72 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.38 : 1,014.72 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.38/1,014.72 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.38x = 1,014.72 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.38x = 447,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,207.40/735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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