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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.74, 1,030.04 and 481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.74, 1,030.04 and 481.53 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.74 : 1,030.04 = 481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.74/1,030.04 = 481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.74x = 1,030.04 × 481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.74x = 495,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,995.16/746.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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