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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,046.07 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,046.07 and 463.50 is: 639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,046.07 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,046.07 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,046.07 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 484,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,853.45/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.49

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