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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,040.48 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,040.48 and 459.28 is: 633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,040.48 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,040.48 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,040.48 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 477,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,871.65/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.71

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