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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.07, 1,027.53 and 464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.07, 1,027.53 and 464.99 is: 641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.07 : 1,027.53 = 464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.07/1,027.53 = 464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.07x = 1,027.53 × 464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.07x = 477,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,786.04/745.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.27

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