Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,046.04 and 447.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 758, 1,046.04 and 447.50 is: 617.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758 : 1,046.04 = 447.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758/1,046.04 = 447.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758x = 1,046.04 × 447.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758x = 468,102.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,102.90/758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617.55
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