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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,113.83 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,113.83 and 446.31 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,113.83 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,113.83 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,113.83 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 497,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,111.24/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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