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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,046.88 and 478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,046.88 and 478.88 is: 660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,046.88 = 478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,046.88 = 478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,046.88 × 478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 501,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,329.89/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.97

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