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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.33, 1,024.41 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.33, 1,024.41 and 447.76 is: 617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.33 : 1,024.41 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.33/1,024.41 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.33x = 1,024.41 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.33x = 458,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,689.82/742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.91

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