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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,014.90 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,014.90 and 455.79 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,014.90 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,014.90 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,014.90 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 462,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,581.27/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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