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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.34, 1,030.11 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.34, 1,030.11 and 435.90 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.34 : 1,030.11 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.34/1,030.11 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.34x = 1,030.11 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.34x = 449,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,024.95/746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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