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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.61, 1,024.28 and 463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.61, 1,024.28 and 463.01 is: 638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.61 : 1,024.28 = 463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.61/1,024.28 = 463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.61x = 1,024.28 × 463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.61x = 474,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,249.57/742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.63

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