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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,023.26 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,023.26 and 446.88 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,023.26 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,023.26 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,023.26 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 457,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,272.19/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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