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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.26, 1,029.65 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.26, 1,029.65 and 451.47 is: 622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.26 : 1,029.65 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.26/1,029.65 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.26x = 1,029.65 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.26x = 464,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,856.09/746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.91

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