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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,037.22 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,037.22 and 456.80 is: 630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,037.22 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,037.22 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,037.22 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 473,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,802.10/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.41

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