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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,023.13 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,023.13 and 446.95 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,023.13 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,023.13 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,023.13 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 457,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,287.95/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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