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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,046.49 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,046.49 and 496.48 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,046.49 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,046.49 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,046.49 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 519,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,561.36/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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