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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,030.04 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,030.04 and 414.84 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,030.04 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,030.04 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,030.04 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 427,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,301.79/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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