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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,029.59 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,029.59 and 466.48 is: 643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,029.59 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,029.59 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,029.59 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 480,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,279.16/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.95

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