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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.86, 1,027.91 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.86, 1,027.91 and 483.35 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.86 : 1,027.91 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.86/1,027.91 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.86x = 1,027.91 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.86x = 496,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,836.37/744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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