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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.27, 1,115.70 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.27, 1,115.70 and 414.90 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.27 : 1,115.70 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.27/1,115.70 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.27x = 1,115.70 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.27x = 462,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,903.93/744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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