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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,030.42 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,030.42 and 481.28 is: 663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,030.42 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,030.42 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,030.42 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 495,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,915.99/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.98

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