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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,021.68 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,021.68 and 478.28 is: 660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,021.68 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,021.68 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,021.68 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 488,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,644.00/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.25

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