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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,131.15 and 446.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,131.15 and 446.37 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,131.15 = 446.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,131.15 = 446.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,131.15 × 446.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 504,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,906.35/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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