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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,030.51 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,030.51 and 448.23 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,030.51 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,030.51 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,030.51 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 461,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,903.26/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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