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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,015.26 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,015.26 and 440.82 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,015.26 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,015.26 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,015.26 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 447,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,546.91/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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