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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,022.76 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,022.76 and 446.51 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,022.76 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,022.76 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,022.76 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 456,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,675.12/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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