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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.00, 1,045.73 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.00, 1,045.73 and 463.16 is: 638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.00 : 1,045.73 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.00/1,045.73 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.00x = 1,045.73 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.00x = 484,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,344.08/758.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.97

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