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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,027 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,027 and 482.32 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,027 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,027 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,027 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 495,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,342.64/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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