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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.68, 1,024.04 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.68, 1,024.04 and 462.30 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.68 : 1,024.04 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.68/1,024.04 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.68x = 1,024.04 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.68x = 473,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,413.69/741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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