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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,015.79 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,015.79 and 441.30 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,015.79 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,015.79 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,015.79 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 448,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,265.92/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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