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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.52, 1,027.62 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.52, 1,027.62 and 465.04 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.52 : 1,027.62 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.52/1,027.62 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.52x = 1,027.62 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.52x = 477,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,884.40/744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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