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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,014.84 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,014.84 and 455.81 is: 628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,014.84 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,014.84 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,014.84 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 462,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,569.15/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.97

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