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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.87, 1,030.67 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.87, 1,030.67 and 463.22 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.87 : 1,030.67 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.87/1,030.67 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.87x = 1,030.67 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.87x = 477,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,419.49/746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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