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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,022.93 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,022.93 and 446.61 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,022.93 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,022.93 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,022.93 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 456,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,854.05/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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