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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.39, 1,004.07 and 447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.39, 1,004.07 and 447.67 is: 617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.39 : 1,004.07 = 447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.39/1,004.07 = 447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.39x = 1,004.07 × 447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.39x = 449,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,492.02/727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.95

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