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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.16, 1,023.98 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.16, 1,023.98 and 447.52 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.16 : 1,023.98 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.16/1,023.98 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.16x = 1,023.98 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.16x = 458,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,251.53/742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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