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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,003.02 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,003.02 and 447.06 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,003.02 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,003.02 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,003.02 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 448,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,410.12/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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