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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.96, 1,002.04 and 446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.96, 1,002.04 and 446.59 is: 616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.96 : 1,002.04 = 446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.96/1,002.04 = 446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.96x = 1,002.04 × 446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.96x = 447,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,498.81/725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.43

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