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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,015.46 and 499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,015.46 and 499.46 is: 689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,015.46 = 499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,015.46 = 499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,015.46 × 499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 507,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,174.08/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.44

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