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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,038.33 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,038.33 and 453.58 is: 626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,038.33 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,038.33 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,038.33 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 470,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,963.13/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.02

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