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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,022.42 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,022.42 and 446.22 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,022.42 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,022.42 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,022.42 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 456,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,224.25/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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