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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.62, 1,021.68 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.62, 1,021.68 and 460.90 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.62 : 1,021.68 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.62/1,021.68 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.62x = 1,021.68 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.62x = 470,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,892.31/740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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