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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.42, 1,042.23 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.42, 1,042.23 and 460.58 is: 635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.42 : 1,042.23 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.42/1,042.23 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.42x = 1,042.23 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.42x = 480,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,030.29/755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.45

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