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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.99, 1,031.08 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.99, 1,031.08 and 448.46 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.99 : 1,031.08 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.99/1,031.08 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.99x = 1,031.08 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.99x = 462,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,392.98/746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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