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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,046.16 and 478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,046.16 and 478.48 is: 659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,046.16 = 478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,046.16 = 478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,046.16 × 478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 500,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,566.64/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.89

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