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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.37, 1,021.73 and 460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.37, 1,021.73 and 460.73 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.37 : 1,021.73 = 460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.37/1,021.73 = 460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.37x = 1,021.73 × 460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.37x = 470,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,734.25/740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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