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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.39, 1,030.02 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.39, 1,030.02 and 414.80 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.39 : 1,030.02 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.39/1,030.02 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.39x = 1,030.02 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.39x = 427,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,246.56/746.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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