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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.30, 1,029.96 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.30, 1,029.96 and 414.79 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.30 : 1,029.96 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.30/1,029.96 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.30x = 1,029.96 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.30x = 427,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,217.11/746.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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