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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.28, 1,015.86 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.28, 1,015.86 and 441.40 is: 609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.28 : 1,015.86 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.28/1,015.86 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.28x = 1,015.86 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.28x = 448,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,400.60/736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.01

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