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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,046.26 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,046.26 and 463.40 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,046.26 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,046.26 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,046.26 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 484,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,836.88/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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