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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.35, 1,025.31 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.35, 1,025.31 and 481.45 is: 664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.35 : 1,025.31 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.35/1,025.31 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.35x = 1,025.31 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.35x = 493,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,635.50/743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.07

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