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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.61, 1,015.16 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.61, 1,015.16 and 440.97 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.61 : 1,015.16 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.61/1,015.16 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.61x = 1,015.16 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.61x = 447,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,655.11/735.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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