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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.68, 1,023.92 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.68, 1,023.92 and 447 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.68 : 1,023.92 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.68/1,023.92 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.68x = 1,023.92 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.68x = 457,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,692.24/741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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