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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,022.46 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,022.46 and 442.30 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,022.46 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,022.46 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,022.46 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 452,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,234.06/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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