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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.17, 1,046.49 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.17, 1,046.49 and 443.51 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.17 : 1,046.49 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.17/1,046.49 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.17x = 1,046.49 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.17x = 464,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,128.78/758.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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