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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,030.08 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,030.08 and 484.48 is: 668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,030.08 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,030.08 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,030.08 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 499,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,053.16/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.90

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