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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,046.46 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,046.46 and 443.66 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,046.46 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,046.46 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,046.46 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 464,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,272.44/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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