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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,024.02 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,024.02 and 447.48 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,024.02 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,024.02 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,024.02 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 458,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,228.47/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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