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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.49, 1,023.24 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.49, 1,023.24 and 446.65 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.49 : 1,023.24 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.49/1,023.24 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.49x = 1,023.24 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.49x = 457,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,030.15/741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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