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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,046.25 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,046.25 and 463.68 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,046.25 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,046.25 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,046.25 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 485,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,125.20/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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