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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.40, 1,044.99 and 462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.40, 1,044.99 and 462.47 is: 638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.40 : 1,044.99 = 462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.40/1,044.99 = 462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.40x = 1,044.99 × 462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.40x = 483,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,271.30/757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.07

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