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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.05, 1,021.33 and 478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.05, 1,021.33 and 478.83 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.05 : 1,021.33 = 478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.05/1,021.33 = 478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.05x = 1,021.33 × 478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.05x = 489,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,038.42/740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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