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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.46, 1,016.31 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.46, 1,016.31 and 441.80 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.46 : 1,016.31 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.46/1,016.31 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.46x = 1,016.31 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.46x = 449,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,005.76/736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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