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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,046.18 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,046.18 and 459.51 is: 634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,046.18 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,046.18 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,046.18 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 480,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,731.80/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.16

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