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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.38, 1,046.53 and 443.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.38, 1,046.53 and 443.67 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.38 : 1,046.53 = 443.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.38/1,046.53 = 443.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.38x = 1,046.53 × 443.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.38x = 464,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,313.97/758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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