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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,022.88 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,022.88 and 446.68 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,022.88 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,022.88 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,022.88 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 456,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,900.04/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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