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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,022.85 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,022.85 and 446.66 is: 616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,022.85 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,022.85 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,022.85 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 456,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,861.07/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.43

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