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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.03, 1,039.37 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.03, 1,039.37 and 458.46 is: 632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.03 : 1,039.37 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.03/1,039.37 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.03x = 1,039.37 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.03x = 476,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,507.28/753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.79

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