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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.47, 1,030.19 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.47, 1,030.19 and 431.76 is: 595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.47 : 1,030.19 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.47/1,030.19 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.47x = 1,030.19 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.47x = 444,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,796.54/746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.87

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