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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,014.77 and 440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,014.77 and 440.66 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,014.77 = 440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,014.77 = 440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,014.77 × 440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 447,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,168.55/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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