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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,026.54 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,026.54 and 464.18 is: 640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,026.54 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,026.54 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,026.54 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 476,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,494.20/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.73

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