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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.41, 1,115.54 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.41, 1,115.54 and 327.44 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.41 : 1,115.54 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.41/1,115.54 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.41x = 1,115.54 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.41x = 365,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,272.42/744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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