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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,022.20 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,022.20 and 446.08 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.66 : 1,022.20 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.66/1,022.20 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.66x = 1,022.20 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.66x = 455,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,982.98/740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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