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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,023.68 and 461.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,023.68 and 461.99 is: 637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,023.68 = 461.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,023.68 = 461.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,023.68 × 461.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 472,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,922.49/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.83

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