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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.85, 1,015.50 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.85, 1,015.50 and 441.28 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.85 : 1,015.50 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.85/1,015.50 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.85x = 1,015.50 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.85x = 448,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,119.84/735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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