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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.59, 1,001.49 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.59, 1,001.49 and 446.02 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.59 : 1,001.49 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.59/1,001.49 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.59x = 1,001.49 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.59x = 446,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,684.57/725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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