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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.32, 1,042.32 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.32, 1,042.32 and 460.48 is: 635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.32 : 1,042.32 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.32/1,042.32 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.32x = 1,042.32 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.32x = 479,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,967.51/755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.45

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