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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.63, 1,016.23 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.63, 1,016.23 and 441.90 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.63 : 1,016.23 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.63/1,016.23 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.63x = 1,016.23 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.63x = 449,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,072.04/736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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