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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.33, 1,030.03 and 447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.33, 1,030.03 and 447.67 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.33 : 1,030.03 = 447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.33/1,030.03 = 447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.33x = 1,030.03 × 447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.33x = 461,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,109.84/746.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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