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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,022.88 and 446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,022.88 and 446.47 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,022.88 = 446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,022.88 = 446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,022.88 × 446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 456,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,685.23/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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