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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.88, 1,030.86 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.88, 1,030.86 and 485.16 is: 669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.88 : 1,030.86 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.88/1,030.86 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.88x = 1,030.86 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.88x = 500,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,132.04/746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.63

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