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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.41, 1,021.62 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.41, 1,021.62 and 464.25 is: 640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.41 : 1,021.62 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.41/1,021.62 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.41x = 1,021.62 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.41x = 474,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,287.09/740.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.57

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