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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.31, 1,046.48 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.31, 1,046.48 and 463.52 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.31 : 1,046.48 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.31/1,046.48 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.31x = 1,046.48 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.31x = 485,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,062.95/758.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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