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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.85, 1,027.67 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.85, 1,027.67 and 446.07 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.85 : 1,027.67 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.85/1,027.67 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.85x = 1,027.67 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.85x = 458,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,412.76/744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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