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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,046.08 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,046.08 and 447.60 is: 617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,046.08 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,046.08 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,046.08 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 468,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,225.41/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.71

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