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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.35, 1,024.38 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.35, 1,024.38 and 447.57 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.35 : 1,024.38 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.35/1,024.38 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.35x = 1,024.38 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.35x = 458,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,481.76/742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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