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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,027.25 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,027.25 and 464.37 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,027.25 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,027.25 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,027.25 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 477,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,021.76/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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