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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,030.90 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,030.90 and 436.68 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,030.90 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,030.90 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,030.90 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 450,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,173.41/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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