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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,046.45 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,046.45 and 443.50 is: 612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,046.45 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,046.45 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,046.45 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 464,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,098.36/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.15

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