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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,110.24 and 447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,110.24 and 447.97 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.53 : 1,110.24 = 447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.53/1,110.24 = 447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.53x = 1,110.24 × 447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.53x = 497,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,351.97/740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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