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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.24, 1,024.31 and 480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.24, 1,024.31 and 480.25 is: 662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.24 : 1,024.31 = 480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.24/1,024.31 = 480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.24x = 1,024.31 × 480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.24x = 491,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,927.36/742.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.76

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