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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,023.06 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,023.06 and 446.34 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,023.06 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,023.06 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,023.06 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 456,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,632.60/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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