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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,002.02 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,002.02 and 446.23 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,002.02 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,002.02 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,002.02 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 447,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,131.38/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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