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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,046.31 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,046.31 and 443.48 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,046.31 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,046.31 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,046.31 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 464,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,012.33/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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