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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.46, 1,030.13 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.46, 1,030.13 and 414.92 is: 572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.46 : 1,030.13 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.46/1,030.13 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.46x = 1,030.13 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.46x = 427,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,414.31/746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.59

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