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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,024.38 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,024.38 and 462.28 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,024.38 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,024.38 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,024.38 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 473,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,550.39/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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