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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,045.14 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,045.14 and 446.84 is: 616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,045.14 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,045.14 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,045.14 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 467,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,010.36/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.65

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