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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.03, 1,003.21 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.03, 1,003.21 and 447.33 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.03 : 1,003.21 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.03/1,003.21 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.03x = 1,003.21 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.03x = 448,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,765.93/727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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