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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.83, 1,025.21 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.83, 1,025.21 and 463.16 is: 639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.83 : 1,025.21 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.83/1,025.21 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.83x = 1,025.21 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.83x = 474,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,832.30/742.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.22

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