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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,022.65 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,022.65 and 446.43 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,022.65 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,022.65 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,022.65 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 456,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,541.64/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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