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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,023.93 and 480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,023.93 and 480.45 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,023.93 = 480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,023.93 = 480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,023.93 × 480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 491,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,947.17/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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