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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,026.92 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,026.92 and 464.32 is: 640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,026.92 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,026.92 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,026.92 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 476,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,819.49/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.61

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