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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,014.84 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,014.84 and 455.76 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,014.84 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,014.84 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,014.84 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 462,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,523.48/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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