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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,027.50 and 478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,027.50 and 478.83 is: 661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,027.50 = 478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,027.50 = 478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,027.50 × 478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 491,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,997.83/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.07

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