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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.43, 1,014.76 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.43, 1,014.76 and 440.73 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.43 : 1,014.76 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.43/1,014.76 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.43x = 1,014.76 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.43x = 447,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,235.17/735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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