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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.35, 1,002.24 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.35, 1,002.24 and 446.49 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.35 : 1,002.24 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.35/1,002.24 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.35x = 1,002.24 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.35x = 447,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,490.14/726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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