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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,046.48 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,046.48 and 443.64 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,046.48 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,046.48 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,046.48 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 464,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,260.39/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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