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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,002.06 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,002.06 and 446.34 is: 615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,002.06 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,002.06 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,002.06 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 447,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,260.58/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.78

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