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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,022.27 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,022.27 and 446.33 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,022.27 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,022.27 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,022.27 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 456,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,262.43/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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