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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.33, 1,027.64 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.33, 1,027.64 and 478.89 is: 661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.33 : 1,027.64 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.33/1,027.64 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.33x = 1,027.64 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.33x = 492,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,126.52/744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.17

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