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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.61, 1,025.04 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.61, 1,025.04 and 462.68 is: 638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.61 : 1,025.04 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.61/1,025.04 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.61x = 1,025.04 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.61x = 474,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,263.19/742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.64

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