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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,023.38 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,023.38 and 446.97 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,023.38 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,023.38 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,023.38 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 457,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,423.44/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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