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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,021.50 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,021.50 and 445.47 is: 614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,021.50 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,021.50 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,021.50 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 455,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,047.61/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.77

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