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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,021.81 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,021.81 and 464.50 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.66 : 1,021.81 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.66/1,021.81 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.66x = 1,021.81 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.66x = 474,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,630.75/740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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