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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.46, 1,027.28 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.46, 1,027.28 and 412.83 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.46 : 1,027.28 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.46/1,027.28 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.46x = 1,027.28 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.46x = 424,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,093.03/744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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