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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.21, 1,045.94 and 478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.21, 1,045.94 and 478.76 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.21 : 1,045.94 = 478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.21/1,045.94 = 478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.21x = 1,045.94 × 478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.21x = 500,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,746.61/758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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