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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.50, 1,002.16 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.50, 1,002.16 and 446.88 is: 616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.50 : 1,002.16 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.50/1,002.16 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.50x = 1,002.16 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.50x = 447,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,845.26/726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.44

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