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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.06, 1,029.93 and 466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.06, 1,029.93 and 466.45 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.06 : 1,029.93 = 466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.06/1,029.93 = 466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.06x = 1,029.93 × 466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.06x = 480,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,405.70/746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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