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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,046.25 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,046.25 and 478.44 is: 660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,046.25 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,046.25 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,046.25 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 500,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,567.85/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.03

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