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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.87, 1,027.45 and 479.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.87, 1,027.45 and 479.65 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.87 : 1,027.45 = 479.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.87/1,027.45 = 479.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.87x = 1,027.45 × 479.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.87x = 492,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,819.65/744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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