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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,002.38 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,002.38 and 446.72 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,002.38 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,002.38 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,002.38 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 447,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,775.95/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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