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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,042.17 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,042.17 and 460.62 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,042.17 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,042.17 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,042.17 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 480,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,044.35/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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