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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,014.82 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,014.82 and 440.84 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,014.82 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,014.82 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,014.82 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 447,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,374.68/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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