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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.16, 1,029.40 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.16, 1,029.40 and 470 is: 648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.16 : 1,029.40 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.16/1,029.40 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.16x = 1,029.40 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.16x = 483,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,818.00/746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.41

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