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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,026.99 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,026.99 and 464.94 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,026.99 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,026.99 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,026.99 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 477,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,486.41/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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