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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,024.10 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,024.10 and 447.30 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,024.10 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,024.10 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,024.10 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 458,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,079.93/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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