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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,014.93 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,014.93 and 455.70 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,014.93 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,014.93 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,014.93 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 462,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,503.60/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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