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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.58, 1,030.52 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.58, 1,030.52 and 447.99 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.58 : 1,030.52 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.58/1,030.52 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.58x = 1,030.52 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.58x = 461,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,660.41/746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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