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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.90, 1,030.71 and 484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.90, 1,030.71 and 484.91 is: 669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.90 : 1,030.71 = 484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.90/1,030.71 = 484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.90x = 1,030.71 × 484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.90x = 499,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,801.59/746.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.17

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