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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,015.62 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,015.62 and 441.30 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,015.62 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,015.62 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,015.62 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 448,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,193.11/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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