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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,030.56 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,030.56 and 481 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,030.56 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,030.56 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,030.56 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 495,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,696.96/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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