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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.09, 1,131.47 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.09, 1,131.47 and 446.54 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.09 : 1,131.47 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.09/1,131.47 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.09x = 1,131.47 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.09x = 505,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,244.38/754.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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