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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.31, 1,024.14 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.31, 1,024.14 and 476.73 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.31 : 1,024.14 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.31/1,024.14 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.31x = 1,024.14 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.31x = 488,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,238.26/742.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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