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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.42, 1,046.37 and 463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.42, 1,046.37 and 463.58 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.42 : 1,046.37 = 463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.42/1,046.37 = 463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.42x = 1,046.37 × 463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.42x = 485,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,076.20/758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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