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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,027.13 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,027.13 and 464.49 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,027.13 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,027.13 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,027.13 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 477,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,089.29/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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