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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.75, 1,028.25 and 483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.75, 1,028.25 and 483.21 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.75 : 1,028.25 = 483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.75/1,028.25 = 483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.75x = 1,028.25 × 483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.75x = 496,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,860.68/744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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