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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,021.30 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,021.30 and 445.40 is: 614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,021.30 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,021.30 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,021.30 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 454,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,887.02/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.45

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