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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,023.06 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,023.06 and 446.76 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,023.06 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,023.06 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,023.06 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 457,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,062.29/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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