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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.17, 1,130.03 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.17, 1,130.03 and 446.30 is: 668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.17 : 1,130.03 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.17/1,130.03 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.17x = 1,130.03 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.17x = 504,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,332.39/754.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.73

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