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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.27, 1,029.16 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.27, 1,029.16 and 466.41 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.27 : 1,029.16 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.27/1,029.16 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.27x = 1,029.16 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.27x = 480,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,008.18/746.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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