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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,022.86 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,022.86 and 446.50 is: 616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,022.86 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,022.86 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,022.86 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 456,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,706.99/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.06

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