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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,046.36 and 478.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,046.36 and 478.25 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,046.36 = 478.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,046.36 = 478.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,046.36 × 478.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 500,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,414.05/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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