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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,046.46 and 426.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,046.46 and 426.81 is: 588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,046.46 = 426.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,046.46 = 426.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,046.46 × 426.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 446,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,639.59/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.96

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