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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.28, 1,119.27 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.28, 1,119.27 and 468.51 is: 702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.28 : 1,119.27 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.28/1,119.27 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.28x = 1,119.27 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.28x = 524,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,389.19/746.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.67

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