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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,015.28 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,015.28 and 440.86 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,015.28 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,015.28 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,015.28 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 447,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,596.34/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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