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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.83, 1,022.49 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.83, 1,022.49 and 446.10 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.83 : 1,022.49 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.83/1,022.49 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.83x = 1,022.49 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.83x = 456,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,132.79/740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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