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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,030.62 and 485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,030.62 and 485.38 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,030.62 = 485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,030.62 = 485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,030.62 × 485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 500,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,242.34/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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