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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,002.33 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,002.33 and 446.56 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,002.33 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,002.33 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,002.33 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 447,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,600.48/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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