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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,132.45 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,132.45 and 446.65 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,132.45 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,132.45 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,132.45 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 505,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,804.84/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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