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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,022.06 and 478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,022.06 and 478.60 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,022.06 = 478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,022.06 = 478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,022.06 × 478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 489,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,156.56/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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