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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.27, 1,025.83 and 463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.27, 1,025.83 and 463.81 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.27 : 1,025.83 = 463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.27/1,025.83 = 463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.27x = 1,025.83 × 463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.27x = 475,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,786.49/743.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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