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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,030.66 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,030.66 and 467.20 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,030.66 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,030.66 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,030.66 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 481,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,524.47/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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