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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,038.03 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,038.03 and 457.62 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,038.03 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,038.03 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,038.03 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 475,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,023.29/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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