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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,033.84 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,033.84 and 446.46 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,033.84 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,033.84 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,033.84 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 461,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,568.21/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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