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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,023.27 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,023.27 and 447.02 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,023.27 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,023.27 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,023.27 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 457,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,417.04/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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