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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,030.17 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,030.17 and 481.16 is: 663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,030.17 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,030.17 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,030.17 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 495,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,676.60/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.41

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