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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,004.21 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,004.21 and 447.92 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,004.21 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,004.21 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,004.21 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 449,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,805.74/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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