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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,041.98 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,041.98 and 460.46 is: 635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,041.98 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,041.98 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,041.98 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 479,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,790.11/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.30

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