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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.41, 1,046.57 and 443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.41, 1,046.57 and 443.71 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.41 : 1,046.57 = 443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.41/1,046.57 = 443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.41x = 1,046.57 × 443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.41x = 464,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,372.95/758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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