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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.81, 1,002.46 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.81, 1,002.46 and 447.19 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.81 : 1,002.46 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.81/1,002.46 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.81x = 1,002.46 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.81x = 448,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,290.22/726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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