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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.39, 1,015.07 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.39, 1,015.07 and 440.82 is: 608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.39 : 1,015.07 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.39/1,015.07 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.39x = 1,015.07 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.39x = 447,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,460.95/735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.47

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