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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,046.04 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,046.04 and 463.26 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,046.04 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,046.04 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,046.04 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 484,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,588.49/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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