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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.27, 1,024.42 and 480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.27, 1,024.42 and 480.10 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.27 : 1,024.42 = 480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.27/1,024.42 = 480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.27x = 1,024.42 × 480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.27x = 491,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,824.04/742.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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