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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,022.58 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,022.58 and 465 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,022.58 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,022.58 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,022.58 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 475,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,499.70/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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