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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.22, 1,046.09 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.22, 1,046.09 and 443.48 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.22 : 1,046.09 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.22/1,046.09 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.22x = 1,046.09 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.22x = 463,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,919.99/758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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