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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.23, 1,035 and 447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.23, 1,035 and 447.33 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.23 : 1,035 = 447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.23/1,035 = 447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.23x = 1,035 × 447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.23x = 462,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,990.43/750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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