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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,045.53 and 478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,045.53 and 478.14 is: 659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,045.53 = 478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,045.53 = 478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,045.53 × 478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 499,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,909.71/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.31

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