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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.46, 1,121.45 and 441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.46, 1,121.45 and 441.46 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.46 : 1,121.45 = 441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.46/1,121.45 = 441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.46x = 1,121.45 × 441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.46x = 495,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,073.62/749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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