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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,022.48 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,022.48 and 446.56 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,022.48 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,022.48 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,022.48 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 456,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,598.67/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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