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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.31, 1,021.23 and 460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.31, 1,021.23 and 460.45 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.31 : 1,021.23 = 460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.31/1,021.23 = 460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.31x = 1,021.23 × 460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.31x = 470,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,225.35/740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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