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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,046.55 and 478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,046.55 and 478.65 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,046.55 = 478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,046.55 = 478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,046.55 × 478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 500,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,931.16/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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