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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.46, 1,014.81 and 420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.46, 1,014.81 and 420.67 is: 580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.46 : 1,014.81 = 420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.46/1,014.81 = 420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.46x = 1,014.81 × 420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.46x = 426,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,895.05/735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.45

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