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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,128.95 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,128.95 and 446.46 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,128.95 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,128.95 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,128.95 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 504,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,031.02/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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