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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,130.78 and 446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,130.78 and 446.81 is: 669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,130.78 = 446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,130.78 = 446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,130.78 × 446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 505,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,235.92/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.48

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