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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,046.10 and 463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,046.10 and 463.53 is: 639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,046.10 = 463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,046.10 = 463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,046.10 × 463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 484,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,898.73/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.62

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