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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.40, 1,004.38 and 447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.40, 1,004.38 and 447.77 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.40 : 1,004.38 = 447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.40/1,004.38 = 447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.40x = 1,004.38 × 447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.40x = 449,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,731.23/727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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