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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.48, 1,030.12 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.48, 1,030.12 and 414.86 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.48 : 1,030.12 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.48/1,030.12 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.48x = 1,030.12 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.48x = 427,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,349.40/746.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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