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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,132.44 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,132.44 and 446.88 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,132.44 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,132.44 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,132.44 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 506,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,064.79/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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