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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.59, 1,030.58 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.59, 1,030.58 and 484.63 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.59 : 1,030.58 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.59/1,030.58 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.59x = 1,030.58 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.59x = 499,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,449.99/746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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