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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.28, 1,029.18 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.28, 1,029.18 and 484 is: 667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.28 : 1,029.18 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.28/1,029.18 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.28x = 1,029.18 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.28x = 498,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,123.12/746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.47

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