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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.51, 1,024.66 and 447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.51, 1,024.66 and 447.70 is: 617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.51 : 1,024.66 = 447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.51/1,024.66 = 447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.51x = 1,024.66 × 447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.51x = 458,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,735.16/742.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.82

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