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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,030.12 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,030.12 and 414.88 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,030.12 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,030.12 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,030.12 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 427,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,376.19/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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