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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,023.09 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,023.09 and 446.58 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,023.09 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,023.09 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,023.09 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 456,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,891.53/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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