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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,046.68 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,046.68 and 463.72 is: 639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,046.68 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,046.68 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,046.68 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 485,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,366.45/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.92

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