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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,021.67 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,021.67 and 445.63 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,021.67 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,021.67 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,021.67 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 455,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,286.80/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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