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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,128.28 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,128.28 and 446.04 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,128.28 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,128.28 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,128.28 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 503,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,258.01/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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