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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.07, 1,026.93 and 464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.07, 1,026.93 and 464.35 is: 640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.07 : 1,026.93 = 464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.07/1,026.93 = 464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.07x = 1,026.93 × 464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.07x = 476,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,854.95/744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.87

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