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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,039.44 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,039.44 and 458.48 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,039.44 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,039.44 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,039.44 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 476,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,562.45/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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