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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.46, 1,001.35 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.46, 1,001.35 and 446.09 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.46 : 1,001.35 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.46/1,001.35 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.46x = 1,001.35 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.46x = 446,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,690.90/725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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