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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.42, 1,014.60 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.42, 1,014.60 and 440.64 is: 607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.42 : 1,014.60 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.42/1,014.60 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.42x = 1,014.60 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.42x = 447,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,073.34/735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.92

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