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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.04, 1,044.64 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.04, 1,044.64 and 462.38 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.04 : 1,044.64 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.04/1,044.64 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.04x = 1,044.64 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.04x = 483,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,020.64/757.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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