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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.58, 1,030.37 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.58, 1,030.37 and 447.92 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.58 : 1,030.37 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.58/1,030.37 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.58x = 1,030.37 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.58x = 461,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,523.33/746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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