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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.99, 1,023.93 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.99, 1,023.93 and 447.30 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.99 : 1,023.93 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.99/1,023.93 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.99x = 1,023.93 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.99x = 458,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,003.89/741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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