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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,017.36 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,017.36 and 442.46 is: 610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,017.36 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,017.36 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,017.36 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 450,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,143.65/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.95

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