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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,046.12 and 443.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,046.12 and 443.21 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,046.12 = 443.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,046.12 = 443.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,046.12 × 443.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 463,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,643.40/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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