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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.41, 1,030.18 and 431.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.41, 1,030.18 and 431.63 is: 595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.41 : 1,030.18 = 431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.41/1,030.18 = 431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.41x = 1,030.18 × 431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.41x = 444,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,658.09/746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.73

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