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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,020.24 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,020.24 and 477.60 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,020.24 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,020.24 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,020.24 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 487,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,266.62/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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