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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,021.49 and 445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,021.49 and 445.51 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,021.49 = 445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,021.49 = 445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,021.49 × 445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 455,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,084.01/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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