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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,040.90 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,040.90 and 459.48 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,040.90 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,040.90 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,040.90 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 478,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,270.43/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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