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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.37, 1,027.11 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.37, 1,027.11 and 464.56 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.37 : 1,027.11 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.37/1,027.11 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.37x = 1,027.11 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.37x = 477,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,154.22/744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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