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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,046.08 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,046.08 and 443.28 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,046.08 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,046.08 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,046.08 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 463,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,706.34/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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