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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,022.80 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,022.80 and 446.48 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,022.80 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,022.80 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,022.80 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 456,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,652.40/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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