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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,029.88 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,029.88 and 466.72 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,029.88 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,029.88 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,029.88 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 480,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,665.59/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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