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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,023.09 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,023.09 and 446.70 is: 616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,023.09 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,023.09 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,023.09 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 457,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,010.71/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.25

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