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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.09, 1,046.09 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.09, 1,046.09 and 463.30 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.09 : 1,046.09 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.09/1,046.09 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.09x = 1,046.09 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.09x = 484,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,653.50/758.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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