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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,137.76 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,137.76 and 450.44 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,137.76 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,137.76 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,137.76 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 512,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,492.61/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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