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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.14, 1,028.98 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.14, 1,028.98 and 466.28 is: 643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.14 : 1,028.98 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.14/1,028.98 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.14x = 1,028.98 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.14x = 479,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,795.95/746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.04

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