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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,029.84 and 466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,029.84 and 466.91 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,029.84 = 466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,029.84 = 466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,029.84 × 466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 480,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,842.59/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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