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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.27, 1,045.27 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.27, 1,045.27 and 463.34 is: 638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.27 : 1,045.27 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.27/1,045.27 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.27x = 1,045.27 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.27x = 484,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,310.75/758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.71

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