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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,022.20 and 460.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,022.20 and 460.91 is: 636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,022.20 = 460.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,022.20 = 460.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,022.20 × 460.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 471,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,142.20/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.30

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