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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.66, 1,030.24 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.66, 1,030.24 and 485.04 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.66 : 1,030.24 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.66/1,030.24 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.66x = 1,030.24 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.66x = 499,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,707.61/746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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