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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.06, 1,021.50 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.06, 1,021.50 and 445.28 is: 614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.06 : 1,021.50 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.06/1,021.50 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.06x = 1,021.50 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.06x = 454,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,853.52/740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.62

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