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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,022.94 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,022.94 and 446.61 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,022.94 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,022.94 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,022.94 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 456,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,855.23/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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