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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.40, 1,016.28 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.40, 1,016.28 and 441.69 is: 609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.40 : 1,016.28 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.40/1,016.28 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.40x = 1,016.28 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.40x = 448,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,880.71/736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.56

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