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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,045.81 and 478.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,045.81 and 478.29 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,045.81 = 478.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,045.81 = 478.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,045.81 × 478.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 500,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,203.39/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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