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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.53, 1,015.00 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.53, 1,015.00 and 440.82 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.53 : 1,015.00 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.53/1,015.00 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.53x = 1,015.00 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.53x = 447,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,431.20/735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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