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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,016.34 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,016.34 and 441.74 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,016.34 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,016.34 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,016.34 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 448,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,958.03/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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