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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.01, 1,028.88 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.01, 1,028.88 and 465.72 is: 642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.01 : 1,028.88 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.01/1,028.88 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.01x = 1,028.88 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.01x = 479,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,169.99/746.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.31

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