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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,015.25 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,015.25 and 440.93 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,015.25 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,015.25 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,015.25 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 447,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,646.90/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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