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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,023.37 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,023.37 and 446.72 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,023.37 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,023.37 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,023.37 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 457,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,153.61/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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