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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,028.07 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,028.07 and 465.24 is: 642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,028.07 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,028.07 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,028.07 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 478,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,299.29/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.05

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