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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.45, 1,024.32 and 447.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.45, 1,024.32 and 447.61 is: 617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.45 : 1,024.32 = 447.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.45/1,024.32 = 447.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.45x = 1,024.32 × 447.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.45x = 458,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,495.88/742.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.54

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