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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,022.64 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,022.64 and 446.40 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,022.64 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,022.64 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,022.64 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 456,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,506.50/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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