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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,016.40 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,016.40 and 441.84 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,016.40 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,016.40 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,016.40 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 449,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,086.18/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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