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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,022.46 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,022.46 and 446.44 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,022.46 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,022.46 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,022.46 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 456,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,467.04/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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