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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,026.29 and 478.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,026.29 and 478.81 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,026.29 = 478.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,026.29 = 478.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,026.29 × 478.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 491,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,397.70/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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