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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,026.78 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,026.78 and 482.42 is: 665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,026.78 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,026.78 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,026.78 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 495,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,339.21/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.49

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