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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,014.78 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,014.78 and 455.74 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,014.78 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,014.78 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,014.78 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 462,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,475.84/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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