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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,046.48 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,046.48 and 447.87 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,046.48 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,046.48 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,046.48 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 468,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,687.00/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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