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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,030.44 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,030.44 and 436.40 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,030.44 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,030.44 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,030.44 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 449,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,684.02/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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