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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,115.02 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,115.02 and 414.68 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,115.02 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,115.02 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,115.02 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 462,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,376.49/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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