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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,041.48 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,041.48 and 456.08 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,041.48 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,041.48 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,041.48 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 475,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,000.13/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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