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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,046.05 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,046.05 and 463.79 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,046.05 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,046.05 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,046.05 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 485,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,147.53/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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