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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.23, 1,030.13 and 466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.23, 1,030.13 and 466.64 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.23 : 1,030.13 = 466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.23/1,030.13 = 466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.23x = 1,030.13 × 466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.23x = 480,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,703.61/746.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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