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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.46, 1,045.10 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.46, 1,045.10 and 462.72 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.46 : 1,045.10 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.46/1,045.10 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.46x = 1,045.10 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.46x = 483,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,588.67/757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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