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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,024.65 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,024.65 and 447.48 is: 617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,024.65 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,024.65 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,024.65 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 458,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,510.38/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.71

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