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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.74, 1,027.28 and 479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.74, 1,027.28 and 479.53 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.74 : 1,027.28 = 479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.74/1,027.28 = 479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.74x = 1,027.28 × 479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.74x = 492,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,608.47/744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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