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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,044.96 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,044.96 and 446.80 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,044.96 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,044.96 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,044.96 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 466,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,888.13/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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