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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.03, 1,023.99 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.03, 1,023.99 and 480.04 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.03 : 1,023.99 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.03/1,023.99 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.03x = 1,023.99 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.03x = 491,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,556.16/742.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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