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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,124.45 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,124.45 and 443.46 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,124.45 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,124.45 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,124.45 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 498,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,648.60/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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