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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,023.32 and 480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,023.32 and 480.03 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,023.32 = 480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,023.32 = 480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,023.32 × 480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 491,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,224.30/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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