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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.47, 1,046.71 and 443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.47, 1,046.71 and 443.96 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.47 : 1,046.71 = 443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.47/1,046.71 = 443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.47x = 1,046.71 × 443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.47x = 464,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,697.37/758.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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