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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,114.68 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,114.68 and 466.48 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,114.68 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,114.68 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,114.68 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 519,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,975.93/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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