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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,024.13 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,024.13 and 462.42 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,024.13 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,024.13 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,024.13 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 473,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,579.35/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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