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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,001.48 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,001.48 and 446.38 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,001.48 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,001.48 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,001.48 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 447,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,040.64/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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