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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,044.52 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,044.52 and 446.64 is: 616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,044.52 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,044.52 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,044.52 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 466,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,524.41/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.12

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