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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.67, 1,022.18 and 478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.67, 1,022.18 and 478.59 is: 660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.67 : 1,022.18 = 478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.67/1,022.18 = 478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.67x = 1,022.18 × 478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.67x = 489,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,202.73/740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.49

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