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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,023.36 and 479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,023.36 and 479.80 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,023.36 = 479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,023.36 = 479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,023.36 × 479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 491,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,008.13/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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