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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,030.72 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,030.72 and 467.16 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,030.72 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,030.72 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,030.72 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 481,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,508.31/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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