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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.34, 1,024.54 and 462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.34, 1,024.54 and 462.67 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.34 : 1,024.54 = 462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.34/1,024.54 = 462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.34x = 1,024.54 × 462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.34x = 474,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,023.92/742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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