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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,015.16 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,015.16 and 440.88 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,015.16 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,015.16 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,015.16 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 447,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,561.54/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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